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Transparency must be improved and deep concerns addressed, says former presidential adviser Aung Tun Thet after a raft of infrastructure deals are signed.
Transparency must be improved and deep concerns addressed, says former presidential adviser Aung Tun Thet after a raft of infrastructure deals are signed.
4,000 people from Wuhan remain outside mainland China – but more people had travelled only as far as neighbouring Henan province in the days before the city’s lockdown.
4,000 people from Wuhan remain outside mainland China – but more people had travelled only as far as neighbouring Henan province in the days before the city’s lockdown.
HIV medications and genome sequencing are two technologies being used in response to the outbreak as scientists search for a vaccine and treatment.
HIV medications and genome sequencing are two technologies being used in response to the outbreak as scientists search for a vaccine and treatment.
Wang Mengyun says she had no idea the animals are a reservoir of disease when she filmed the programme in Palau three years ago.
Wang Mengyun says she had no idea the animals are a reservoir of disease when she filmed the programme in Palau three years ago.
US, France and Russia prepare to move citizens out of Wuhan, epicentre of the virus outbreak.
US, France and Russia prepare to move citizens out of Wuhan, epicentre of the virus outbreak.
Doctor blasts slow response by local officials while state media reporter calls for ‘immediate’ removal of city leaders.
Doctor blasts slow response by local officials while state media reporter calls for ‘immediate’ removal of city leaders.
In all, 450 specialists from armed forces sent in to epicentre to relieve hospital staff stretched by overwhelming caseload.
In all, 450 specialists from armed forces sent in to epicentre to relieve hospital staff stretched by overwhelming caseload.
President Xi Jinping says people from different ethnic groups and sectors must work together to control outbreak.
President Xi Jinping says people from different ethnic groups and sectors must work together to control outbreak.
Both sides are expected to support each other in areas such as the Rohingya crisis and Xinjiang following Xi Jinping’s visit.
Both sides are expected to support each other in areas such as the Rohingya crisis and Xinjiang following Xi Jinping’s visit.
Trip helps cement Beijing’s ties to its neighbour, which is facing growing international criticism over its treatment of the Rohingya Muslim minority.
Trip helps cement Beijing’s ties to its neighbour, which is facing growing international criticism over its treatment of the Rohingya Muslim minority.
Chinese president is to meet the country’s de facto head of government, Aung San Suu Kyi, to discuss Belt and Road Initiative deals. Beijing has shown support for Myanmar’s government as pressure from the West grows about its treatment of the Rohingya minority.
Chinese president is to meet the country’s de facto head of government, Aung San Suu Kyi, to discuss Belt and Road Initiative deals. Beijing has shown support for Myanmar’s government as pressure from the West grows about its treatment of the Rohingya minority.
When Xi Jinping arrives in the Southeast Asian nation for the first state visit in 19 years, he will come bearing gifts – billions of dollars of investment projects.
When Xi Jinping arrives in the Southeast Asian nation for the first state visit in 19 years, he will come bearing gifts – billions of dollars of investment projects.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will begin a two-day trip to Southeast Asian nation on Friday with hopes high he can help finalise details of a US$1.3 billion deal to develop Kyaukpyu port.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will begin a two-day trip to Southeast Asian nation on Friday with hopes high he can help finalise details of a US$1.3 billion deal to develop Kyaukpyu port.
A stand-off between China and Indonesia near the Natuna Islands highlights the growing role civilian fishing fleets play in national claims.
A stand-off between China and Indonesia near the Natuna Islands highlights the growing role civilian fishing fleets play in national claims.
Ship commissioned by Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration expected to go to sea in September next year.
Ship commissioned by Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration expected to go to sea in September next year.
Jakarta sent vessels to defend its waters after entry by Chinese fishing boats and coastguard ships, with tensions already high after protests over China’s detention of Muslim minorities.
Jakarta sent vessels to defend its waters after entry by Chinese fishing boats and coastguard ships, with tensions already high after protests over China’s detention of Muslim minorities.
Republican senator says human rights issues should not be overlooked for the trade deal or ‘intermingled’ with geopolitical issues.
Republican senator says human rights issues should not be overlooked for the trade deal or ‘intermingled’ with geopolitical issues.
Decision to replace Premier Li Keqiang at annual meeting reflects Beijing’s increased focus on Europe amid rising tensions with US, sources say.
Decision to replace Premier Li Keqiang at annual meeting reflects Beijing’s increased focus on Europe amid rising tensions with US, sources say.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells Iranian counterpart that US withdrawal from nuclear pact and sanctions are ‘sources of current tension’.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells Iranian counterpart that US withdrawal from nuclear pact and sanctions are ‘sources of current tension’.
Southeast Asian nations may also be seeking to coordinate their efforts as deadline for agreement with Beijing approaches in 2021.
Southeast Asian nations may also be seeking to coordinate their efforts as deadline for agreement with Beijing approaches in 2021.
Xiang Xin and his wife Kung Ching, who were taken away by investigators on November 24, instruct lawyers to send letter to city’s representative office in Taipei.
Xiang Xin and his wife Kung Ching, who were taken away by investigators on November 24, instruct lawyers to send letter to city’s representative office in Taipei.
Chinese president welcomed Japanese prime minister to Beijing as relations between the two sides continue to thaw after years of tension.
Chinese president welcomed Japanese prime minister to Beijing as relations between the two sides continue to thaw after years of tension.
Annual summit in Chengdu will strengthen Beijing’s influence in East Asia and fill diplomatic void left by US, observers say.
Annual summit in Chengdu will strengthen Beijing’s influence in East Asia and fill diplomatic void left by US, observers say.
Japanese prime minister is meanwhile expected to raise Hong Kong and North Korea as well as human rights, after professor was detained on suspicion of spying.
Japanese prime minister is meanwhile expected to raise Hong Kong and North Korea as well as human rights, after professor was detained on suspicion of spying.
Chinese permanent mission the United Nations says neighbour has ‘seriously infringed on sovereignty, rights and jurisdiction’.
Chinese permanent mission the United Nations says neighbour has ‘seriously infringed on sovereignty, rights and jurisdiction’.
Suspect is shot and detained by police after 13-hour stand-off in the southern city of Kaohsiung.
Suspect is shot and detained by police after 13-hour stand-off in the southern city of Kaohsiung.
Former Germany international urged Muslims around the world to speak up about plight of Uygurs and other minority groups in far western region.
Former Germany international urged Muslims around the world to speak up about plight of Uygurs and other minority groups in far western region.
Academics are concerned about travelling to China in wake of professor Nobu Iwatani’s two-month detention, aid agency director Koji Fujiya tells forum in Beijing.
Academics are concerned about travelling to China in wake of professor Nobu Iwatani’s two-month detention, aid agency director Koji Fujiya tells forum in Beijing.
The Battle of Triangle Hill is known in China as a victory against foreign aggressors.
The Battle of Triangle Hill is known in China as a victory against foreign aggressors.
In talks with leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges country to push forward infrastructure projects under China-Myanmar Economic Corridor.
In talks with leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges country to push forward infrastructure projects under China-Myanmar Economic Corridor.